Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
Nagalro
Nagalro is a professional association for social work practitioners who work in the children and families field and represent children in public and private court proceedings. It has a reputation for excellence in the services it provides: its training, journal, and the influence of its campaigning and responses.
nasen
Nasen is the leading organisation in the UK which aims to promote the education, training, advancementof all those with special and additional support needs. Nasen reaches a huge readership through its journals: British Journal of Special Education, Support for Learning, Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs and the magazine Special.
NatCen Social Research
Social research has the power to make life better. Our research covers all areas of social policy, and our findings have direct, practical application in terms of understanding social behaviour and informing policy. We bring to life what is really going on in Britain today
National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 145,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
National Care Association
This website is intended for members, care professionals and members of the public, to provide easy access to information about the independent care sector and issues that affect us.
National Care Forum
The NCF has a clear purpose to promote quality outcomes for people who receive care and support services.
National Care Foundation
The National Care Forum represents the interests of not-for-profit health and social care providers in the United Kingdom.
National Children's Bureau
Our vision is of a society in which children and young people contribute, are valued, and their rights respected. Our mission is to improve children and young people's experiences and life chances, reducing the impact of inequalities.
National End of Life Care Intelligence Network
The National End of Life Care Intelligence Network (NEoLCIN) aims to improve the collection and analysis of information related to the quality, volume and costs of care provided by the NHS, social services and the third sector, to adults approaching the end of life. This intelligence will help drive improvements in the quality and productivity of services. The Network is part of the National End of Life Care Programme.
National End of Life Care Programme
The National End of Life Care Programme works with health and social care services across all sectors in England to improve end of life care for adults by implementing the Department of Health’s End of Life Care Strategy. Our website is designed to support health and social care staff working, in any capacity, with people nearing the end of life.
National Foundation for Educational Research
The UK's largest independent research organisation for educational and childrens services
National Patient Safety Agency
We lead and contribute to improved, safe patient care by informing, supporting and influencing organisations and people working in the health sector.
National Pensioners Convention
The campaigning voice of Britain's pensioners
National Voices
National Voices is the coalition of health and social care charities. We work together to strengthen the voice of patients, service users, carers, their families and the voluntary organisations that work for them.
NCB (National Childrens Bureau)
NCB is the leading national charity which supports children, young people, families and those who work with them. We aim to improve the well-being of children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
nef (the new economics foundation)
nef (the new economics foundation) is an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being. We aim to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues. We work in partnership and put people and the planet first. nef was founded in 1986 by the leaders of The Other Economic Summit (TOES) which forced issues such as international debt onto the agenda of the G7 and G8 summits. We are unique in combining rigorous analysis and policy debate with practical solutions on the ground, often run and designed with the help of local people. We also create new ways of measuring progress towards increased well-being and environmental sustainability. nef works with all sections of society in the UK and internationally - civil society, government, individuals, businesses and academia - to create more understanding and strategies for change.
New Policy Institute NPI
The New Policy Institute is an independent progressive think tank, founded in 1996.
NHS Confederation
The NHS Confederation is the independent membership body for the full range of organisations that make up the modern NHS.
Norah Fry Research Centre , University of Bristol
Norah Fry Research Centre was established in 1988, and 2009 marked a celebration of 21 years of continuous research activity. Its principal interests are in the area of social and policy-related research. The Centre aims to make a positive difference to the lives of disabled children, young people and adults – with a particular emphasis on issues for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Northern Ireland Social Care Council
As the regulatory body for the social care workforce in Northern Ireland, we aim to increase the protection of those using social care services, their carers and the public by improving and regulating standards of conduct, training and practice in the social care workforce.
